KNOWLEDGE OF TRIBES ON PSYCHOSOCIAL PROBLEMS AMONG TRIBAL COMMUNITIES IN KERALA

Abstract

Tribes follow a unique life style, culture and life patterns, but even then they are not free 
from the social and economic deprivation which they are experiencing for a long time. 
Amidst growing concerns about their socio-economic problems, their awareness regarding 
psychosocial problems are not explored adequately. The present article mainly focuses on the 
knowledge level of tribal communities on social and psychological problems. The findings 
are based on data collected from 240 respondents of five tribal communities in Kerala. The 
result shows that a majority of the tribes have an average level of knowledge on the 
psychological as well as social problems that exist in their community.